WHO 全球口腔卫生状况报告

Oral diseases are among the most common noncommunicable diseases worldwide, affecting an estimated 3.5 billion people. The burden is increasing, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.

Good oral health is essential for eating, breathing and speaking, and contributes to overall health, well-being and confidence in interacting with others. But oral health is challenged by a range of diseases and conditions, and stark and persistent inequalities in the burden of disease and access to oral health care. Disadvantaged and marginalized people are more likely to be at risk of oral diseases and their negative consequences.

The good news is that many oral diseases can be prevented and treated. Cost-effective preventive and clinical interventions are available, together with approaches to tackle risks common to all noncommunicable diseases, with the potential to be effective in a range of contexts, including low- and middle-income countries.

Oral health has long been neglected in the global health agenda. Our biggest challenge now is ensuring that all people, wherever they live and whatever their income, have the knowledge and tools needed to look after their teeth and mouths, and access to prevention and care when they need it. For this to happen, all countries need sufficient staff trained in oral health, and oral health services must be included in national health coverage packages, either free of charge or at a price that people can afford.

The adoption by WHO Member States of a historic resolution on oral health at the World Health Assembly in 2021 was an important step forward. The development and adoption of a comprehensive Global Strategy on Oral Health, with a bold vision for universal coverage of oral health services by 2030 was another milestone. The Global Oral Health Action Plan to be discussed in 2023 will include a monitoring framework, with clear targets to be achieved by 2030. These policies will provide us with a clear path towards ensuring oral health for all.

This WHO Global oral health status report provides a comprehensive picture of the oral disease burden, the resources available for oral health, and the challenges ahead.

The report also includes country profiles, and will serve as a baseline for tracking progress. Integrating oral health promotion and care into primary health care and UHC benefit packages will be key to success. WHO is committed to providing guidance and support to countries to help make this happen.

I am confident that this report will contribute to continued and increased efforts to improve oral health globally, so that no one is left behind with preventable and treatable oral diseases.